Monday, March 17, 2014

Two projects finished a million to go!!

My Form and Draping class is over.  The dress form is completed and I also learned some very basic draping and pattern adjustment skills.  The class, part of the Master Seamstress program at the University of Rhode Island , was well done and I am really tempted to take additional classes.  It is a 2 hour drive from my house so it will have to be something I am really interested in doing... maybe a Chanel jacket!!

I also finished the purse I was designing.  It turned out to be a real stash buster!! I finished beading the pocket on the front that I received as a gift (see previous post),  the brown leather was from an on-line tambour beader friend that passed away and left me his supplies, and the side panels was a remnant from a finger labyrinth I made for our church fair.
Back view
Shoulder Strap
Side view
Inside pocket ... another left over 
I have been using it for the past week.  The front pocket is made with steel cut beads so I have to be careful and not get it wet. 
It is pretty sturdy but it was not sewn on a professional sewing machine so I have to be gentle.  
Spring is in the air at least I am wishing and hoping it will be and
I will change to another "springier" bag!

11 comments:

  1. Wow, your work is incredible! That bag you've made is truly a work of art!
    big hugs,
    Cheryl

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  2. Your lovely beaded bag is a true heirloom. Treasured Beaded Bliss...

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  3. Utterly beautiful and a momento of a friend too : )

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  4. Fantastic work on the bag! It's really gorgeous.

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  5. Hi Shirlee, pleased to meet you. The bag is beautiful, a real work of art. I have just found your blog and am your newest follower.

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  6. That purse is a stunner! So good of you to rescue such a beauty and then take it to a new level. Sorry to hear your class is ended but I know you, you'll be hooking up a beautiful garment in no time.

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  7. Well Shirlee I agree totally with Sherry that this is a true heirloom - a piece of art to be treasured.
    Your beaded work is stunning!
    Thanks for the kind comment you left about my Friendship book too!

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  8. OMG Shirlee...I clicked into your blog and instantly thought I died and went to heaven. Your work is just sooo stunningly beautiful! I'm a fan for life. Looking forward to many more jaw dropping visits! :)

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